The CCC is calling on the government to “stand firm” on existing commitments to achieve net zero by 2030 – while also stating that the committee’s confidence in achieving this target is now significantly lower than it was a year ago. Lord Deben, Chairman of the CCC, said: “The lesson from my ten years on the Climate Change Committee is that early action benefits the people of this country and helps us meet the challenges of the coming decades more cheaply and easily. (Savannah Coombe)